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Trickshot (comics)
Barney Barton is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan, the character first appeared in ''The Avengers'' #64 (May 1969). Barney Barton is the older brother and a recurring antagonist of superhero Clint Barton / Hawkeye. Publication history Barney Barton debuted in the sixty-fourth issue of the 1963 ''The Avengers'' series, created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan. He later appeared in the 1983 ''Hawkeye'' series, by Mark Gruenwald. He appeared in the 1987 '' Solo Avengers'' series, by Tom DeFalco. He appeared in the 2003 ''Hawkeye'' series, by Fabian Nicieza. He appeared in the 2009 '' Dark Avengers'' series, by Brian Michael Bendis. He later appeared under the codename Trickshot in the 2011 '' Hawkeye: Blindspot'' series, by Jim McCann. He appeared in the 2010 ''The Avengers'' series, by Brian Michael Bendis. Fictional character history Barney Barton was born in Waverly, Iowa. He lost both h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blindspot
Blind spot or Blindspot may refer to: Ophthalmology and vision * Blind spot (vision), also known as the physiological blind spot, the specific scotoma in the visual field that corresponds to the lack of light-detecting photoreceptor cells on the optic disc * Optic disc, also known as the anatomical blind spot, the specific region of the retina where the optic nerve and blood vessels pass through to connect to the back of the eye * Vehicle blind spot, areas outside of a vehicle that cannot be seen while looking forward, backward or through optical aids Books * Blindspot (comics), a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe * '' The Blind Spot'' (1921), an early science fiction novel by Homer Eon Flint and Austin Hall Visual media Film * ''Blind Spot'' (1932 film), a British crime film * ''Blind Spot'' (1947 film), an American mystery thriller film noir * ''Blind Spot'' (1958 film), a British drama film * ''Blind Spot'', a 1993 film presentation in the ''Hallmark Hall of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solo Avengers
''Solo Avengers'' was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, and was a spin-off from the company's superhero team title '' The Avengers''. It was published for 20 issues (December 1987–July 1989) until it was renamed ''Avengers Spotlight'' with issue #21 (August 1989). The series was cancelled as of issue #40 (January 1991). The format of the title was usually two stories, one featuring the character Hawkeye and the other a back-up strip showcasing a current or former member of the Avengers. With issue #35, the format changed to exclusively focus on one full-length story. Artist Amanda Conner's first published work in the comics industry was the 11–page Yellowjacket back-up story in ''Solo Avengers'' #12 (November 1988). Solo Avengers Avengers Spotlight Avengers: Solo In December 2011, a five-part limited series titled ''Avengers: Solo'' was released following the same format as ''Solo Avengers''. Once again, the central story, written by Jen Van Meter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stark Tower
The Stark Tower Complex is a fictional high-rise building complex appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA, the complex is named after its owner Tony Stark, who is the alter ego of the superhero Iron Man. The structure is composed of a 93-story Main Tower flanked by a 35-story South Building and 55-story North Building. Located at the top of the Main Tower was the Watchtower of the superhero The Sentry, but it has been replaced by Heimdall's observatory. The Main Tower is informally known as Avengers Tower, as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the Avengers, similar to the Avengers Mansion. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in Broadway, occupying the space where the Condé Nast Building is in the real world. The Stark Tower, eventually changed to Avengers Tower, has been shown in various films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with ''The Avengers'' (2012) Fictional his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helmut Zemo
Helmut Zemo is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly as an adversary of the superhero Captain America and the Avengers. He is the son of Baron Heinrich Zemo and the thirteenth Baron Zemo in his family lineage. The character first appeared in ''Captain America'' #168 (Dec. 1973) and was created by Roy Thomas, Tony Isabella and Sal Buscema. Daniel Brühl portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the film '' Captain America: Civil War'' (2016) and the Disney+ series ''The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' (2021). In 2009, Helmut Zemo was ranked as IGN's 40th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. Fictional character biography In the comics, Helmut Zemo (aka the 13th Baron Zemo) is Heinrich Zemo's son, born in Leipzig, Germany. Helmut was originally an engineer until he became enraged when reading a report about the return of Captain America and his father's death. Helmut would ultimately follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Looper (website)
7Hops.com Inc., doing business as Static Media, is an American internet company established in 2012 based in Indianapolis. It operates ZergNet, a content recommendation business. ZergNet Established around 2011, ZergNet has been compared to Outbrain, Adblade, Taboola and similar companies, and the fact that the site itself has become popular with some end users invited a comparison to BuzzFeed. Zergnet aims to distinguish itself from its competitors by focusing on high quality, less spammy offerings. The company's investors include Mark Cuban and Greycroft Partners. Owned or associated websites Static Media owns and promotes entertainment websites: * ''Looper'' – film, television, and video game news * ''Nicki Swift'' – celebrity gossip * ''Mashed'' – food discussion * ''The List'' – women's lifestyle * ''/Film'' – film news * ''Grunge'' – history, entertainment, science, and sports * ''SlashGear'' – personal technology and digital lifestyle trends * ''Health ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egghead (Marvel Comics)
Egghead is an alias used by two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Elihas Starr incarnation has made several animated appearances and was portrayed in live-action by Michael Cerveris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Ant-Man and the Wasp''. Publication history The original version (Elihas Starr) first appeared in ''Tales to Astonish'' #38 (Dec. 1962), and was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Larry Lieber. The second version first appeared in ''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' #1 (July 2009), and was created by Paul Cornell and Mark Brooks. Fictional character biography Elihas Starr Elihas Starr was born in Queens, New York. A gifted government research atomic scientist with an egg-shaped head, Starr was dismissed for espionage and resolved to use his intellect as a criminal mastermind. He was dealt a humiliating initial defeat by Ant-Man when he created a device to communicate with ants and tried to convince them to betray Ant- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trick Shot (comics)
Trick Shot (Buck Chisholm) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in '' Solo Avengers'' #1 (December 1987) and was created by Tom DeFalco and Mark Bright. Trick Shot's introduction was a retcon to Hawkeye's origins, explaining how the character became a talented archer. Publication history Trick Shot has featured as both an enemy and ally of Hawkeye in '' Solo Avengers'' #1-5 (1987), '' Avengers Spotlight'' #23-25 (1989), ''Hawkeye'' Vol. 2 #1-4 (1994), ''Hawkeye'' Vol. 3 #2-3 & #5 (2004) and '' Hawkeye: Blindspot'' #1 (2011). The character has also appeared in a minor role in ''Captain America'' #411-414 (1993). Fictional character biography Buck Chisholm was a member of the Carson Carnival of Travelling Wonders. Using the name Trick Shot, Chisholm had an archery act which was one of the star attractions of the carnival. Chisholm was also a petty conman with a drinking problem. A rival member of the carnival, Jacques Duquesn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice, the FBI is also a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes. Although many of the FBI's functions are unique, its activities in support of national security are comparable to those of the British MI5 and NCA; the New Zealand GCSB and the Russian FSB. Unlike the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which has no law enforcement authority and is focused on intelligence collection abroad, the FBI is primarily a domestic agency, maintaining 56 field offices in major cities throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nerdist
Nerdist Industries, LLC is part of the digital division of Legendary Entertainment. Nerdist Industries was founded as a sole podcast (The Nerdist Podcast) created by Chris Hardwick but later spread to include a network of podcasts, a premium content YouTube channel, a news division (Nerdist News), and a television version of the original podcast produced by and aired on BBC America. History Nerdist Industries was formed in February 2012 after Hardwick and Peter Levin (GeekChicDaily) merged their separate entertainment projects into Nerdist Industries, after which GeekChicDaily was rebranded Nerdist News. The newly formed company began to produce additional podcasts under the Nerdist Industries banner as well as producing content and webshows for its Nerdist YouTube channel. In July 2012, Nerdist Industries was acquired by Legendary Entertainment. It was announced that Nerdist Industries would operate independently with Hardwick and Levin as its co-presidents. Peter Levin left Nerd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
/Film
''/Film'', also spelled ''Slashfilm'', is a blog that covers movie news, reviews, interviews, and trailers. It was founded by Peter Sciretta in August 2005. Podcasts Six podcasts have run on the site. ''The /Filmcast'', hosted by David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata airs weekly and focuses on a discussion of a recently released film, along with current film news and other related entertainment topics (Adam Quigley co-hosted the show with Chen and Hardawar from 2008 to 2013). In July 2021, the show became independent from the site and was rebranded ''The Filmcast''. ''The Tobolowsky Files'', hosted by Chen, features character actor Stephen Tobolowsky talking about his career, life and other topics. The ''JustifiedCast'', also hosted by Chen, followed season 3 of the TV series '' Justified''. ''A Cast of Kings'' is a podcast hosted by Chen and Joanna Robinson of Vanityfair.com in which they discuss and analyze each episode of '' Game of Thrones''. ''The Ones Who Knock'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swordsman (comics)
Swordsman (Jacques Duquesne) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. His first appearance was in '' The Avengers'' #19 (August 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Although he was first introduced as an enemy of Hawkeye and the Avengers, the character has since appeared as both a supervillain and a superhero. Tony Dalton portrays a variation of the character, renamed Jack Duquesne, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe / Disney+ series '' Hawkeye'' (2021). Publication history The Swordsman first appeared as a supervillain in '' The Avengers'' #19 (1965). He went on to appear in ''The Avengers'' #20, 30, 38, 65, 78 and 79 (1965–1970). The Swordsman changed his ways and became a superhero in ''The Avengers'' #100 (1972) and later became a member of the Avengers in ''The Avengers'' #112–130 (1973–1974), ''Defenders'' #9–11 (1973), '' Captain Marvel'' #32–33 (1974), ''Fantastic Four'' #150 (1974), ''Giant-Size Avengers'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in '' The Avengers'' #1 (cover-dated Sept. 1963), created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. Labeled "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", the original Avengers consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor and the Wasp. Captain America was discovered trapped in ice in issue #4, and joined the group after they revived him. The Avengers are an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from the Marvel Comics portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as the X-Men, whose characters were created specifically to be part of their team, with the team being central to their identity. The Avengers were created to create a new line of books to sell and to cross-promote Marvel Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
